ATOPIC DERMATITIS WITH HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINE GRAPHITES: A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Atopic Dermatitis is a chronic pruritic dermal condition influencing 20 to 25% of children, 35% or more it will endure into adulthood. It is very common, especially in developing, developed countries and among individuals who have a tendency to develop allergies. The Rationale of this case report is to exhibit atrophic dermatitis connected with psychical symptoms in a patient, and good improvement of atrophic dermatitis occurs when homeopathic management focuses on mental symptoms. Here, A 28-year-old male diagnosed with atrophic dermatitis, presented with symptoms of Eczematous patches/lesions on the face with associated symptoms of sadness and depression for two years. The patient was taking anti dermal medications for the same complaints, but there was only palpitation relief of the complaints. So, the patient consulted for homeopathic treatment for permanent cure. After the detailed homeopathy case taking, Materia Medica and Repertorization Graphites 30C were prescribed. It showed good improvement in all complaints. There was a significant improvement in eczematous patches, along with marked improvements in the SCORAD Index following six months of homeopathy management. These findings conclude that atrophic dermatitis treated with homeopathy (Graphtics), the cure was accomplished. It is accepted that homeopathy may be effective in the treatment of atrophic dermatitis with cautions selection of medicine as per the totality of the symptoms of the individual.